A former NFL defensive tackle has publicly defended ESPN personality Pat McAfee amid a controversy involving Utah, criticizing those who have expressed negative opinions about McAfee. The ex-player described McAfee as "iconic" and suggested the backlash demonstrates "how soft the world is," according to a report published Thursday.
The controversy's specific details were not disclosed in the initial report. McAfee, a former NFL punter turned media personality, hosts a popular show on ESPN. The identity of the former defensive tackle who spoke out was not immediately revealed.
